Palmer sues PM and minister for $10m each

Clive Palmer has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Employment Minister Michaelia Cash for $10 million over allegedly defamatory comments she made about the demise of Queensland Nickel.

A claim lodged in the Brisbane Supreme Court on Thursday states Senator Cash's comments at a press conference on April 15, 2016 conveyed that Mr Palmer was a "greedy self-serving entrepreneur who does not care for the welfare of his employees and ordinary Australians".

Mr Palmer is also seeking $5600 in interest from the Western Australian Liberal senator.